Jan 20, 2021
Outgoing Trump administration embraces lobbying
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Marine One as they depart the White House on Jan. 20, 2021 in Washington.
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Plus, the Biden administration considers a new antirust czar position. Also, banks are optimistic about the economy going forward. And, euphemisms that companies come up with for low-wage workers and how they're part of a business model.
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Trump frees former aides from ethics pledge, lobbying ban
Marketplace’s Nova Safo has more.
Biden administration considering creating an antitrust czar position, Reuters reports
Marketplace’s Jasmine Garsd reports.
Quarterly results for banks, Yellen's calls for more federal COVID relief leave investors hopeful about the economy going forward
“We’ve heard from all the big banks now, and CEOs have come out and sounded hopeful about the economy going forward,” said Susan Schmidt, head of U.S. equities at Aviva Investors. “They’ve also commented on credit and how credit is staying positive and solid. Remember that credit, in 2008, was a big reason that the banks stumbled. So I think the market is also looking at that saying that bodes for a quicker recovery.”
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